Kaila's Shells

Today Kaila brought her shell collection to school. We decided it would fun to classify the shells according to likeness. I drew three circles for the children and they soon added many more circles as they became very specific with their classification! 

New World Little Kitchen SCIENCE

New World Little Kitchen are running a Science Experiment competition!

All you need to do is film your child demonstrating an experiment and upload it. There are experiment ideas on the website and videos of what others have already sent in.
The videos need to be uploaded by the 27 September 2015.
Check out the website for more information - http://www.littlekitchen.co.nz/

Science Lab Week 5

This week we have some AWESOME experiments in the science lab. The children have been engaged in these before the bell even rang. They are both very easy to replicate at home if you have a budding scientist! 

Being Scientists

The children were busy observing and experimenting in the science lab today. We are currently focussing on using our senses to observe and asking questions.

Observing Light

Room 5 went on a science walk around the school this afternoon to find things that reflected light. Here is what is we found.

Model Spiders

Maxwell and Logan worked hard to make these model spiders in the science lab. They carefully looked in the spider books and included so much detail. You are very creative boys!

Science - Light

Today the scientists in Room 5 worked cooperatively to brainstorm sources of light. They independently came up with natural sources and man-made sources. The science leaders shared back their groups ideas and we made a class chart that is on display in the science lab. Well done team!

 

Hopping Corn

Yesterday Room 5 (and today Room 7) did a science experiment for whole class writing. It involved ingredients most of you would have in your cupboards and generated a lot of discussion. Please see me (Casey) if you would like the instructions.

Grass Heads

Our grass heads are growing grass! That was quick! If you missed out there will be more resources to make one tomorrow in the science lab!

Growing Beans

The beans the children planted in the window bags are starting to sprout! Come check them out in Room 5.